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AP Says US, Iran Reach ‘In Principle’ Agreement to Extend Ceasefire

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JOON HYOUNG LEE

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AP reported that the US and Iran had reached an in principle agreement to extend the ceasefire.
Mediator nations are focused on crafting compromises on three issues before the ceasefire expires: Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, and compensation for war damage.
President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end very soon and that Iran wants to negotiate very badly.

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The US and Iran have reached an “in principle” agreement to extend their ceasefire, the Associated Press reported.

Citing a person involved in mediating the truce, AP said on April 15 that Washington and Tehran had agreed in principle to prolong the ceasefire and buy more time for diplomacy. The report said the move brings the two sides closer to resuming negotiations aimed at salvaging the fragile truce before it expires next week.

Mediator nations are now focused on crafting compromises on three issues before the ceasefire lapses: Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage. AP, citing a US administration official, reported that discussions on new talks with Iran are underway, though no specific timetable has been set.

President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox Business on April 15 that the war with Iran would end “very soon.” “We’ll see what happens,” he said. “They want to negotiate very badly.”

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